Pat's Rest Awhile

Pat's Rest Awhile is in a great location on the Mandeville lakefront. We went for dinner on a Friday night and were seated immediately. Ordered an appetizer from the specials, the fried crab claws, and they were delicious. For my entree, ordered the cedar plank gulf fish which I believe was the red drum. The fish was tender and the sauce and green beans were tasty! The tiger-rita was pretty (top yellow and bottom purple) and refreshing! I will definitely be back to explore the cocktail and food menu!

Very nice restaurant with views of the lake on second floor. We enjoyed the Caesar salad with a cup of bisque. I had the frog legs that were good, not a lot of flavor but helped by a nice remoulade. We topped it off with a half dozen jalapeño bacon grilled oysters. They were really good. Great service and a nice outdoor experience.

Some of the best charbroiled oysters around! The bbq shrimp and shrimp platter were good - nothing spectacular, and the service was good as well. This is the perfect place to relax outside on the spacious patio when the weather is good. The view of the lake is just perfect!

We started the meal with an outstanding bloody Mary and the shrimp & corn soup, which was really good. The burger & shrimp platter were also very good. However, our server, Madeleine B was outstanding. She was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the restaurant hours (which we questioned because we had attempted to dine twice at different hours). She was well above average & really very welcoming.

Came to have raw oysters only to be denied service and kind acknowledgment by the bartender. Yes they gave us menus. Yes they told us that they're short-staffed and is holiday but they did not come back for another half hour while we waited. Was never able to order drinks and never came back to ask us if we need anything. They wait on three other people arrived after us. Never had conversation. Never asked how we were doing. Never asked if we're needing. Unacceptable. Do not spend your money here.

Went to Pat's for lunch last Friday to use a gift card we had gotten last Christmas. The food and service were spot on! I ordered the fish Almondine which was pompano. It was fabulous! It came topped with crabmeat and just enough almonds for crunch! It was buttery without being oily and cooked to perfection! My husband had the skirt steak and fries. He was not a fan of the marinade they used (it was heavy on the Worcestershire sauce) I thought it was fine. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu items. They had a seasonal drink menu, but I went with a $5 martini special. The ambience is very nice, but it was just a bit chilly. All in all a spectacular meal.

Such a nice spot we found via a TikTok review (can't remember the creator but s/o to them!) the staff was super friendly and accommodating. We started with the regular chargrilled oysters and jumbo lump crab cake, and the oysters were a solid 4/5, but that crab cake...my GOD! So tasty and literally just enough breading to hold it together. The lump crab meat is really the star (which I deeply appreciate) 4.7777/5I had two mango Cajun ladies for my drink, and they had just enough spice to overset the fruitiness. It was delicious. For our entrees, we got the lobster roll and the gulf fish. The lobster roll was a bit watery so I'd rate it a 2.5 ish/5, but the fries had such a nice crisp to them. I only had a few bites of the fish but a solid 3.5/5. Overall, great food with great ambiance. We sat outside and it was a perfectly overcast day with a light breeze. DEFINITELY will be going back!!

One word, disappointing. We've visited a few times and unimpressed with the tough, over cooked hangar steak, limp greasy fries, and tasteless pasta. Top that off with a staff that looks like they would rather be anywhere else and rude hostess, you have a real recipe for quality.The location is great but the food and service are disappointing especially when you're spending $$$$ for a meal. Also don't visit on a Sunday and attempt to get a table outside, long waits even though there are plenty of open tables.

The food & service was EXCELLENT! We celebrated our 25th anniversary by sunset on the patio. The Chef (Billie) came out to say hello... which was such a personal touch. Pat's Perfect Storm is an ahhhmazing drink.

I would have given a 5 star but wanted to warn everyone that extra shots in your drinks my cost more than the drink itself. We loved watching the Saints while sitting outside last Sunday. The stag were friendly and attentive. The food was amazing. The frozen drink were great and only $7 on Football Sundays. But be warned that an extra shit cost me $8 each. I was floored when I saw my bill. My bad for not asking but I never would have guessed they would cost more than the drink itself. Lesson learned! Ask before you get a pour!